Cardo Crew has launched its new mesh communication solution that could transform personal protective equipment (PPE) and improve communications and safety in the construction sector. Cardo Crew are experts in global wireless intercom solutions, including their latest mesh communication solution, and specialise in providing reliable, hands-free wireless intercom for teams on the move. Their latest…
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, PULSAR® has focused its attention on supporting the professional clothing industry in two ways:
• Ensuring the production of PPE that is durable, safe, and comfortable
• Continuing their commitment to sustainability
The PCIAW® is delighted to announce that John Cairns – Director of Cairns Consultancy Ltd and all-round PPE expert – is joining Wednesday’s webinar, Challenges of Buying PPE in the COVID-19 pandemic for international new and experienced buyers. John Cairns has been involved in protecting workers health and safety since 1974. John has a huge…
Hull-based health and safety company Arco has won a £53m contract to supply millions of pieces of PPE to the NHS Scotland. This means a total of 232 million surgical masks, six million respirator masks and two million visors will be supplied over a one-year period. The PPE will be made locally in partnership with…
The European standard EN 469 for PPE has been updated. This standard ensures protective clothing worn by firefighters is of good quality, fit for purpose and adequately protective, has been revised and published this month. The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) published EN469: 2020 Protective clothing for firefighters – Performance requirements for protective clothing for…
Bristol Uniforms’ new stock styles for structural PPE are proving popular with fire and rescue services around the world, with orders received from Malaysia to Germany to Saudi Arabia, and many customers already putting their new kit through its paces. Launched at the end of last year, the three stock styles (XFlex, Ergotech Action CEN…
The government has announced temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October – helping care homes and businesses save £155 million amidst dealing with Covid-19. The government has announced: temporary scrapping of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection extended until the end of October the three-month extension…
Photo credit: TenCate. From TenCate, by Antonio De León Torres If you watch the news, you’ve seen them often in recent years. Red-clad French firefighters have been present on the scene after the attacks on Charlie Hebdo, the yellow vests demonstrations, and the recent Notre Dame fire. Not coincidentally, the high-profile French fire brigade is…
Thirty-three Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), comprising over 33,500 firefighters, are now benefiting from the Local Authority Collaborative PPE Framework. Launched three years ago in June 2017, the Framework gives UK FRSs access to high quality PPE ensembles and volume discounts through a streamlined procurement process. The Framework was set up in response to calls…
V12 Velocity IGS Cobalt S1P HRO SRC Women’s Trainer. From BusinessBuiscuit Safety footwear manufacturer V12 have joined Boeing and the Royal Air Force in backing a campaign to encourage more women into engineering. International Women In Engineering Day, which will be held next Tuesday (June 23) celebrates women engineers, as well as inspiring young women…
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